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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
PERSONAL.
EASTERN,

Rev. DR.. Gunnison recently gave an even
ings readings before the literary society of
ST. Marks Episcopal church, in New York.
b. T. Romano, genial and generous lay
man of the Church of the Divine Paternity.
New York, will soon sail for Europe for an
extended residence.
Rev. q. II. Fay will supply at Huntington,
N. Y, where he is very much beloved, until
Rev. james Taylor, recently called, assumes
charge of the parish.
Nearly eighty guests paid their respects to
Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Rogers, of All Souls
Universalist church, Albany, N Y, on a re-
cent evening. The occasion was their fifth
marriage anniversary.
Mr.. Charles Fergerson, the son of one of
the most devoted friends in Buffalo, leaves
for the Canton Theological School. He is a
lawyer, but is attracted to ofirvani,astry, and
it is freely predicted that he will have USE
full career.
Frederick Remington, grandson of Rev.
S. W. Remington, one of our veteran preach
ers, is meeting with unusual success as an
artist His full-page pictures in Harper's
have attracted attention and made his work
sought after.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

stroyed by this teaching. What has
caused this change of view? Is the
Journal and Messenger really convinced
at last that the belief in Upiversalism is
not always followed by the edict of
damnation?
Then again, specifications as to the
aforesaid failure of Universalism "as q
religious power" and an explanation Of
that particular " something" in the hui
man heart (which testiies against the
theories of Universalism," will be well
coined at any time that our contemporary
can be induced to enter on the work.
We are interested, anxiously Interested
and sincerely trust that the journal and
Messenger will step down from its lofty
perch OF indifference long enough to ex-
plain what evidently needs explanation.
Will not our esteemed contemporary en-
Tighten our ignorance-as it were, fash
forth freely it's forcible and friendly illu-
mination across the spaces between Gin
cinnati and Chicago to reach and help us
in this emergency? We want to know
something definite about this alleged fail
ure of Universalism, and to understand
something of that something" in the hui
man heart which bears testimony against
what our contemporary describes as the
theories of Universalism." Will the Jour.
nal and Messenger kindly accommodate
uGP
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

as it advances along appointed lines to
its highest destiny.
The writer Of the Confessions" is
not without abundant hope that we
will yet reach "a wider and more effec-
tive synthesis of Christian truth and it's
administration" We may be pardoned
for the suggestion that this hope is
fully warranted when we discover how
little there is that is new in the analy-
sis to which he subjects Universalism,
and how diligently the writer thrashes
the old straw to find the grains of truth
which he works up in Confessions.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

DUBLIN, IND, FEE. %, 1887.-Inclosed find
an article clipped from the Cincinnati Com
mereiaL Gazette, entitled, Historical State
ment of Orthodox Theology" 1t breathes
the spirit of the old time, unadulterated,
true-blue, Jonathan Edwards Calvinism.
am astonished at the temerity of the writer.
give him credit for sincerity and the hdel-
ity with which he stands by the standards of
his church; but the ld-blooded heartless-
ness and indifference of the writer is akin to
the fiendishness and bigOtry of those who in
the ages gone by lighted the fires of persecu-
ton. Please read the article in question.
r. NJ. J.
Our friend does not grasp the true in
wardness of rs. r. RS" theological arti-
cles in the Commercial Gazette. They
are intended as impartial OF noD-psrtisan
statements of the leading points of his
torical orthodoxy, as these are derived
from the Oalvinistic teaching OF the past
and laid down in the creeds and systems
of theology, and are not the personal opin-
ions OF Prof. Reed, who is generally
known as sort of theological mugwump.
To present the contrast between these
doctrines, and the easy going way in
which they are held and taught at the
present day, is the aim of the articles.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
DEATH OF MRS. R. B. MARSH.

We regret to announce the death, at
Kent, o., OF the wife of Rev. r. B. Marsh,
the pastor of our church in that place.
Her health had been failing for two
years. Recently ehe spent two months in
Colorado hoping that the climate would
restore her, but the hope was vain. The
Kent Courier of Feb. 26, brings the news
that she has passed over the river.
Mrs. Marsh was born in Mt. Vernon,
O., in 1889, was married to Prof. Marsh
in 1866 residing in Gambler one year,
where her husband was engaged in teach
ing in Kenyon College.
After the birth of her eldest daughter,
che moved to Mt. Vernon, where her hug-
band was superintendent of schools for
seventeen years. In the spring of 'S5,
she made her residence in Kent. Seven
children, four girls and three boys, were
born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh, all living
but one boy who died in infancy. The
departed was brave, true woman,
good mother and a faithful wife.
During her long illness, neighbors and
church friends did everything that kind
ness could suggest, and she was cheered
by their acts of love and words OF sympa-
thy to the last. She was firm believer
in the great principles of Christianity as
presented by the Universalist church.
Her body was placed in the vault at
Kent, and will be removed to the family
burying place in Mt. Vernon, O., for final
interment.
During her last months, her mind
dwelt with the greatest pleasure upon
beautiful poem, the last stanza OF which
ie:
$50 am watching quietly every day;
Whenever the sun shines brightly,
rise and say:
Surely it is the shining of His FACET
And look unto the gates of his high place
Beyond the sea;
For know he is coming shortly
To summon me.
"And when shadow falls across the window
OF my room,
/ lift my head to watch the door and ask
Ii ne Is come,
And the Angel answers sweetly
In my home
Only few more shadows
And he will come"
The funeral services were largely at
tended and very impressive and comfort
ing to the mourners. The floral deeora-
tons presented by the ladies of the Uni
versalist church, the children of the Sun
day-school, and the neighbors were beau
tiful and tasteful in every respect. The
church was we'll filed with an audience
that paid the most careful attention to the
services. Four grand anthems were sung
by a quartet. The officiating clergy
men we're Rev. c. E. Nash, of Akron; Rev.
Andrew Wilson, of Ravenna; Rev. w. 3.
Marsh, OF Burton; Rev. E. B. Chase, Of
Kent. There was no sermon, but brief
and appropriate addresses were made.
The sympathy of the brotherhood will
be extended to Br. Marsh and his family
in their affection. They mourn, bnt not
as those without hope.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

The Journal and Messenger, of Gin
cinnati, commenting on the attacks on
Universalism by Baptist preachers in
Iowa and California, heretofore noted in
these columns, remarks quite philosoph-
ically: "For our own part we do not thiuk
"it worth while for our brethren to expeua
"much strength in refutation Of Univers-
"alism. True, it is running now and then
"a soul; but as a religious power it has
"been tried and found wanting. To say
nothing of the Bible, there is something
Sin the human heart which testifies
against the theories Of Universalism."
Come to think Of it, the Journal and
Messenger has not always occupied this
philosophical attitude 10 regard to "Uni-
versaliam." If our memory is not at fault
it has shed considerable ink from first to
last In direct refutation of this same Uni
versalism; aud in feet seldom misses an
opportunity even now TO have its say on
the question. The example it presents
is in direct contrast with the advice it sug-
gests for the appropriation of sour breth-
rem" The question as to the strength
expended in this work is quite another
matter; but of the fact that the Journal
and Messenger is never backward in dis
cuesions OF this character, and generally
ready to attempt "refutation," will not
be questioned by those who are readers
OF our esteemed contemporary. In view
of its own practice in this respect, we
cannot believe that its advice will be very
largely followed by "our brethren" of the
Baptist order.
true" says the Journal and MeSsen-
gen, sit (Uniyersalism) is running now and
then soul" This, We 1lake bold to say,
is not the lugubrious presentation in re-
gard to the consequences of Universal
ism once current and popular in ortho-
dox papers. Once We were assured that
Uniyersalism was a fatally deceptive and
insidious form of belief; that it was the
cause of unnumbered souls dropping into
hell; that a wholesale damnation followed
its teaching. 1t now appears that it is
only snow and then" that a soul is de-
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

The professor gets in his work so deftly
and writes in such fine vein OF sarcasm.
even when grazing the closest on the SEN
sitive points of orthodoxy,-which he
brings out in bold relief, that all men
may know, even if they do not under
stand,-that we do not wonder our corre-
spondent falls into the mistake of regard
ing the articles as vertable defenses of
the orthodox faith. But the orthodox
ministers of Cincinnati understand the
situation perfectly and may yet make
things lively for the theological depart
ment of the Commercial Dr. Bayless,
for example, is reported as recently say
ing that if there were any writings more
harmful than those of as. r. r." he did
not know where to find them. This
shows that the articles are understood
at home, and that they may not be mis-
understood abroad, we give r. N. J. the
benefit of this Interpretation.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

MIR. BEECHER is growing more and
more aggressive nova days in dealing
with the subjec. of everlasting punish
ment. Every now and then he electri-
fes Plymouth church with his declar-
atoms. Recently he remarked that,
''If a man believes in the old idea of
hell to-day, he is a candidate for lu-
natie asylum. He has got to give up
his Christ OF his he'll. Men are rescued
and saved by the voluntary suffering Of
love, and the idea is inconsistent with
the old idea Of a God Of vengeance.
The Revised Bible has left hell pretty
much out, and has put in sheol and
hades. This does not put out the idea
Of future punishment believe in that
but tie old machinery and methods
Of punishment are given up" 1t must
not be understood from this kind of
talk that Mr.. Beecher is q UniYersalist.
lie has not reached Beulah Land as yet.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

To enforce the claims of personal re-
ligion, and to encourage believers to
unite with the Christian church, is al
ways one of the duties of the pulpit.
There are, however, times and seasons
when this duty is paramount; when
there is "a special fitness in such efforts
The Easter season is such period in
the church Calendar. The Lenten SER
vices which many of our churches now
hold, should be improved in this direc-
tion. We again express the hope that
wherever special services are held,
between now and Easter. this duty of
church membership be impressed upon
our people. Every parish enjoying
stated ministry may hold such meet
ings. If the pastor speaks earnestly
on this subject, and invites personal
conferences with the people, the results
cannot be otherwise than good.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

ONE by one the roses fall. 1t now
appears that Rev. R0ll0 Ogden, the pas
tor of q leading Presby terrain church in
Cleveland, o., has resigned because he
''could no longer assent to the doctri-
nal standards of the Presbyterian
church" Mr.. Ogden does not indicate
the special point of his departure from
the faith of Presbyterianism, but re-
marks that he cannot any longer hon.
orably remain in the church. No doubt
Presbyterians will endorse his decision,
while they may deplore his falling away
from the old faith.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

REV. DIR. ALDEN, the secretary of
the American Board of Commissioners
Of Foreign Missions, is again under the
criticism of Congregationalists, this
time for raising the question as to what
has become of the souls of the heather
who died ages ago. 1t might seem as
if the Congregational problem was
already complicated enough without
springing this question ; but as the des-
tiny of the entire heather world is in
volved in the current discussion, the
church will, no doubt, long enough,
Dr.. Withrow to the contrary notwith-
standing, to give some attention to the
fate Of dead pagans."
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

HENRY GEORGE, in the Standard, is
doing excellent work in directing the
attention of the Irish Catholics of this
country to the pre-eminentfo folly of allow
ing Rome to dictate in matters of Amer
lean politics. In a recent number Of
his paper he significantly remarks :
every Irish Catholic ought to know
from the history of his own country how
dangerous it is to leave in the hands of
Rome an uncontrolled power over Cath
Ole bishops and priests. Devoted as
Irish Catholics have been to their faith,
much as they have done for the Holy
See, it has only been by the most siren
uous resistance that the Catholics of
Ireland have, from time to time, been
able to prevent themselves from being
handed over, bound hand and foot, to
the tender mercies of the English Gov
eminent"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

THE New York Observer, true blue
in its orthodoxy, but entirely honest,
hoes not believe in any paddock for Mr..
Hume. 1t notes the report that pres
sure has been exerted to induce Mr..
Hume to modify his statements in re-
gard to probation, or to pledge himself
in regard to the expression OF his views
on this topic in his preaching, and says:
''For the sake of all the interests in
volved, Christian and pagan, we trust
that this is incorrect. No man ought
to be embarrassed in the least III regard
to the fullest possible expression of the
faith that is in him. II he IS hampered
by his associations, he should find others
in which he can work with the candor
and sympathy which are essential to
confidence and success"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

We publish the following note in hope
that it may catch the eye of some of our
Michigan pastors, who may be able to
help these good friends to the Gospel for
which they are hungering:
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich, Feb. 20. I wish
something might be done for our little vii
lage of South Haven. There are quite a
number of Universalists here, but we never
have any meetings. l suppose really true
Christian can hear any kind of preaching.
but | have to confess 1 get no help from
hearing doctrines l do not and cannot be-
lieve. Were / situated so that could be of
any material help 1 would try to push this
matter. What money could give would not
be mnch, but | would gladly give all / could,
and know at least a few others who would
do the same. HErTIE. A. EARLE.
The above note hreathes the right
spirit-a willingness to help the good
cause as far as possible. If the same
spirit exists with the other Universalists,
no doubt some arrangement may be made
by our Michigan brethren to supply the
great need.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
ANOTHER EXCELLENT LEAFLET.
The Belief of Universalists.

The Publishing House issue this week
another four page leahet which will be re-
ceived with favor by all who desire CON-
pact and forcible missionary document
for general circulation. It is entitled "a
Statement of the Belief of Universalists,
and gives the distinctive views of our
church with the Scriptural references for
authorization.
The price is 25 cents per hundred this
is at the rate of is pages for one cent. 1t
is the cheapest and best statement of our
belief now before the public. Buy it and
give away freely.
Circulate this leahet at the Lenten
meetings now being held. II is well
adapted every way for this purpose.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1887.

SPECIAL MEETINGS, in which our
Chicago clergymen and lay men take
part, are announced for Englewood
next week. Notice the program fol-
lowing Chicago and vicinity" on the
fifth page.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05
UNIVERSALISM IN AMERICA.

We call attention again to DIR. Eddy's
work on "Universalism in America" adj
vertised elsewhere. Price $3.50 for the
two volumes. Every Universalist home
in the land should have this complete
and every way satisfactory history of the
rlse and progress of Universalism in
America. We hope to fill many orders
during the next few weeks.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-03-05

j. S. CAMTwELL, D. D., Editor. :.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-03-05

The new company which has been
In opposition to the Ameri"
can Oil Trust monopoly company will
prove blessing to the Southern States.
The American Oil Trust, by gradually |
obtaining control of all the mills In
the country grew to be a gigantic and
avaricious aud oppressive monopoly.
Without opposition it forced down the
price of seed to comparatively nothing
and advanced the price of the products
Of it's mills proportionately. It's own
greed has brought its golden bonanza
to a close. Tho Armours and other
wealthy capitalists who bought largely
of the products of the American Oil
Trust have refused to stand the advance
In American Oil Trust prices while
noting the decline in the prices Of seed
and propose to build aud operate mills
themselves. The company has been
formed, all the stock taken and twelve
mills will be erected throughout the
South at once.
The press of the South has always
advised against planters selling their
cotton seed, rightly contending that
they were most valuable returned to
the fields as fertilizer, but since plan.
ters will sell them they will be able in
the future to get something like their
Intrinsic value as fixed article o
commerce. But our main object II
writing this article is to suggest to the
business men of Monroe the advisable
ity OF making strong and united effor
to induce this new company to put VI
mill at this place. If the prope
steps are taken In time,-ifour natura
advantages are called to the attention
of this company-we may induce then
to locate q mill here.
Monroe, the Queen City OF the Qua
chita Valley, in the heart of one OF tn
most productive cotton belts. in tn
world, with Its rail and water wa
facilities offers inducements second
NO town, but 1t is all moonshine
think that our natural advantages alon
will bring enterprises of this charact'
to our doors. Our advantages must
made known 10 the outside world, an
we must, as a community, act and pu
together. Will our business men tai
this matter In hand and so 10 work
once to get another mill?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-03-05

,,miliar honors over Mr.. Jonas, both |
men Of large wealth, were absent IN
Europe. But Mr.. Jonas, defeated Tor
a reelection, shorne OF his position ana
donors, aud poor man, promptly
laid aside his private affairs, hurrieo
tn tina headquarters of the Democratic |
party in New York, took up tho stand
ard OF the party and gave his time ana
large abilities, day and night, TOR weeks
and months to the great battle which
was to give this vast Republic q new
life and hope under Democratic rule or
consummate the Republican revolution
which would have given it consolida-
ted government on the ruins OF the
constitution and the sway oligarchy OF
the .smoney power" 1t is not sur
prisipg that the President seriously
thought of choosing such a Democrat
az member of his Cabinet. 1t IS
astonishing and regretable that the
reward of such splendid services has
|only. been the office of Collector.
Let us say that this article has mol
!. been inspired by Mr.. Jonas. He Will
perhaps, be the most surprised man IL
Louisiana when it meets his eye. Lei
: US say further; we have not writer
3 in his special behalf; we have written
I first. in defence of the right of common
I manhood in our party, assailed by TN
i factions, and secondly, we have writ
4 ten in Justice to a noble and true Dem
r ocrat, who won whatever position II
e ho:ls by his individual merit as ma
D ard his devotion to the Democrat'
}. narty. The attempt OF factions, Q
!. faction leaders, or faction newspaper
to appropriate the credit of havin
y promoted such man that they ma
y popularizs their miserable squapl'
IS with the people who honor ana 10y
le him. deserves exposure and rebuK
ID and thot we hatter ourselves we ha'
q given and done.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-03-05
the BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

The meeting ct Mr.. Singers Office T
Monday night was attended by about
fifty of Monroe's representative citizens.
A charter was adopted and 154 shares
of stock subscribed for. This number,
1t is expected, will be increased to 5oo
within week.
The following gentlemen were elected
as Board of Directors, to serve one
year: DIR. II. o. Brewer, Judge Ihos'
| A. Garrett, E. III. Rills, q. l.. Bate,
q. A. Singer, w, w. Lake, M. }. Duty,
~. w. Woodland, Edward de Neveu.
Investigation into the workings OF
building associations will convince any
one that they are desirable institutions.
They aid in building up towns ana
cities, and the stock is sale aud pro-
ffable investment for the wOrkingman
or the capitalist. Information will be
cheerfully given by members OF the
association to those desiring 1t.
The association starts out we'll ana
all the indications are that 1t Will De
> complete success.-BuVetin.
!, At a meeting of the Board OF d.
n rectors Tuesday night the following
lofficers were elected to serve for inc
- lensuipg year: DR.. T. o. Brewer, presi'
- dent J. w. Woodland, secretary u
A. Singer, treasurer +. A. Garrett
T. attorney.
10 On motion the secretary was author
- ized to purchase the seal, books AM
IL stationery necessary TO carry on In
~ business of the association. A com
g mittee of three, composed of Messr'
10 Garrett, De Neveu and Brewer WEI
~ appointed on bylaws.
90 On motion Judge Garrett was r.
va auested to have the charter copied, r.
"a. corded and published.
,eI MIG. A. Singer kindly offered II
use of his office to the association an
same was accepted with the thanks
the Board.
The Board met again at Singer
ay Banking House Thursday night. 1
~ business of particular interest to I
Tho nub,ic. however, was transacted. Jud
me Garrett reported the charter ready
ing ha recorded and Mr.. Singer was autht
Ugh ;,s,ructed to have 500 Ger
vas lAs>. "' nj. ,;t,aa IN
hat hcates pF'h'eo' 49,,
Dad laws not being ready to report w
the Given until the next meeting, 18th In
oad Since, the meeting Monday mig
-; over $50 shares have been taken:
MD success of the association is assured.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-03-05

The unique mayor Of Chicago says I:
81 am out of politics. have done
with public life, for I think 1 have
worked about enough pro bono 1',e0tico,
and It is time to. do something pro
Carteribus Harrisono and his family
1t Is hardly probable that Chicago's
Mayor has not received Q,tid pro 4'tt
for all his valuable public services.